74% of all full-time community college students in Maine receive some form of financial aid. Students receive PELL grants, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and other types of aid. Learn more »
Tuition & Fees
The lowest tuition and fees in New England!
Maine’s community colleges offer one of the best educational values around. A two-year associate degree for Maine students averages $3,700 a year in tuition and fees, the lowest cost in New England.
| 2020-2021 Charges | Maine residents | Out-of-state students |
| Tuition | $2,880* | $5,760* |
| Fees | $800-$1,100 | $800-$1,100 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Room and board | $5,400-$9,500 | $5,400-$9,500 |
*Tuition for Fall 2020 for in-state students is $96 per credit hour. Most courses are 3 credits or $288. A full-time student taking 15 credits each semester can expect to pay tuition of approximately $2,880 in 2020-2021. For full-time, out-of-state students who do not qualify for the tuition reductions listed below, tuition will be approximately $5,760 at $192 per credit hour.
Room and Board
- Residential options are available at five of Maine’s community colleges. Kennebec Valley Community College and York County Community College do not offer housing accommodations.
Out-of-State Tuition Reductions
- Residents of other New England states may be eligible to attend a Maine community college at reduced out-of-state tuition rates through the Tuition Break program, sponsored by the New England Board of Higher Education. Students who qualify for this program may attend a Maine Community College for 150 percent of the in-state tuition rate.
- Residents of New Brunswick, Canada, may enroll in MCCS programs (on a space-available basis) at our in-state rates. Contact a financial aid office to learn more>>